Gratuity Or Pay Hike: A Common Career Decision Many Indian employees face this confusion when they are close to completing five years of service: should they secure gratuity first or move ahead with a better job offer? The answer depends on the gratuity amount, the salary hike, and the long-term value of the new role. Gratuity is usually linked to continuous service and can become a useful lump-sum benefit for salaried workers. Why Employees Pre

Bengaluru, India – May 19, 2026: Authorities in Bengaluru have arrested a 34-year-old Indian-origin US citizen after live bullets and a Ruger magazine were found in his hotel room. The incident raises serious concerns about hotel safety and unauthorized ammunition importation in India. The individual, identified as Arman Mutaahar, a US-based non-resident Indian (NRI), checked into the Jayamahal Palace Hotel in JC Nagar on April 27, 2026, presenting his US passport. He checked out

Putin To Visit India For BRICS Summit 2026 In New Delhi   Putin India Visit 2026 Confirmed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India in 2026 has gained attention after the Kremlin confirmed his attendance at the BRICS Summit in Delhi on September 12 and 13. The high-level visit is expected to become a major diplomatic event as India prepares to host global leaders for talks on security, economic cooperation, and a stron

Rahul Gandhi Raises NEET, CBSE And Class 9 Language Policy Concerns   Rahul Gandhi Questions the Education Ministry Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has intensified his attack on the Centre amid growing student uncertainty over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak row, CBSE Class 12 marks controversy, and CBSE Class 9 language rule issue. He said these developments have affected st

Tata Electronics And ASML Deal Strengthens India’s Semiconductor Push Tata Electronics-ASML deal is being seen as a major boost for India’s semiconductor manufacturing plans, especially as Tata prepares 300mm wafer production at its upcoming Dholera chip fab in Gujarat.   Why the Tata-ASML Deal Matters ASML is one of the world’s most important semiconductor e

Pak Fatah-1 Missile Claim On Non-Existent Indian Airbases Sparks Row   Pak Officer’s Missile Claim Raises Questions A Pakistani officer's airbase claim has triggered debate after he said Fatah-1 missiles struck Rajouri and Mamun airbases, even though neither of the Indian airbases exists. In an interview with a local Pakistani channel, Captain Muneeb Zamal, linked to Fatah-1

Fuel Prices Rise For Second Time In Five Days Fuel Prices Rise Again Petrol and diesel prices have gone up again across major Indian cities, marking the second fuel price hike within five days. The latest revision was made after oil companies increased retail fuel rates on Monday, adding more pressure on consumers already facing rising transport and household expenses. In New Delh

CBSE Makes Three Languages Compulsory For Class 9 Students   CBSE Three-Language Rule For Class 9 From July 1 CBSE three-language rule 2026 will come into effect for Class 9 students from July 1, 2026, under the board’s revised language policy. As per the latest notification issued on May 15, 2026, students from the 2026–27 academic year will have to study three languages. The rule will apply to all CBSE-affiliated schools.

Indian Stock Market Recovers As IT And Banking Stocks Support Sensex, Nifty Sensex Recovers From Day’s Low The Indian stock market ended on a positive note on May 18, 2026, after a sharp recovery from early losses. According to India Today, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 77.05 points to close at 75,315.04, while the NSE Nifty50 rose 6.45 points to end at 23,649.95. The Se

Punjab Four Children Proposal Sparks Debate Over Sikh Population Decline Punjab BJP leader Dr Jagmohan Singh Raju has urged Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to consider cash incentives for Sikh families with more children, citing concerns over Sikh population decline in Punjab and the need to protect the community’s cultural and demographic strength.   Punjab BJP Leader Raises Four Children Proposal Punjab BJP state genera

Bengal Cabinet Clears Rs 3,000 Women's Aid And Free Bus Travel Suvendu Adhikari's cabinet decisions in West Bengal have brought major welfare and policy changes, including women’s financial support, free bus travel, and the phasing out of religion-based schemes. Women To Get Rs 3,000 Under Annapurna Yojana The Bengal second cabinet meeting approved the Annapurna Yojana, West Bengal, under which eligible women will rec

UDF Returns To Power In Kerala After 10 Years VD Satheesan was sworn in as Kerala’s new Chief Minister, marking the United Democratic Front’s return to power after a 10-year gap. UDF Forms Government In Kerala Congress leader VD Satheesan took oath as the Chief Minister of Kerala at a grand ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram. The United Democratic Front secured a strong victory by winning 102 seats in the 140-member Assembly,

Fuel Price Hike Fear Grows After Russian Oil Waiver Ends Russian Oil Waiver Ends, Fuel Price Pressure Rises India may face fresh pressure on petrol and diesel prices after the United States allowed a key sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil purchases to expire. The decision comes at a sensitive time when global crude oil prices are already rising due to West Asia tensions and fears of supply disruption around the Strait of Horm

Revanth Reddy’s Telangana 2034 Roadmap Signals Bigger National Role Revanth Reddy’s 2034 Telangana Roadmap Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has drawn major political attention after publicly outlining his Revanth Reddy 2034 plan, signalling that he aims to remain at the centre of Telangana politics until 2034 before moving towards a larger Delhi ambition. His st

India Responds To Dutch Concerns Over Press Freedom And Minority Rights   India Responds To Dutch Remarks On Press Freedom And Minority Rights India has firmly rejected reported concerns raised in the Netherlands over press freedom and minority rights, stating that such comments show a lack of understanding about the country’s democratic values and diverse social structure. The response came during Prime Minister Narendra Modi?